# keycloak vs Piik

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | keycloak | Piik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 40 in Authentication | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 37 594 ✓ | 3 889 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +613 ✓ | +431 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 14 |
| Latest release | 26.8.1 · 13 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

keycloak scores 86/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; keycloak needs more configuration.

## Details

- [keycloak](https://selfhost.directory/project/keycloak) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/keycloak.md)
- [Piik](https://selfhost.directory/project/piik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/piik.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/keycloak-vs-piik